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Byp Yak
Assembly Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................2
Specifications .............................................................3
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .........................................3
Quique Somenzini’s Competition Radio Equipment .........4
Alternative Radio Equipment ........................................4
Important Information About Motor Selection .................5
Quique Somenzini’s Competition Outrunner Setup ..........5
Required Tools and Adhesives ......................................5
Optional Accessories ..................................................5
Using the Manual .......................................................6
Warning ....................................................................6
Before Starting Assembly .............................................6
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries .................................6
Limited Warranty Period ..............................................6
Wing Installation ......................................................10
Stabilizer and Rudder Installation ...............................18
Motor and Speed Control Installation ..........................22
Radio Installation ......................................................24
Landing Gear Installation ...........................................32
Center of Gravity / Battery Installation ........................34
Control Throws .........................................................36
Quique Somenzini’s Competition Radio Setup ..............36
2006 Official AMA
National Model Aircraft Safety Code .................38
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Quique Somenzini designed
Byp Yak ARF Competition Indoor 3D/Precision Aerobatic
model, which is based on his popular gas-powered
competitive Yak aerobatic airplanes Quique designed this
model to compete at top-level events such as the E-TOC and
for nationwide demos. Quique uses his own unique A-frame
design on the fuselage shape, which reduces flex in the more
rigid fuselage giving you more precision control.
From super slow to top airspeed, flying the Byp Yak features
a great combination of smoothness and precision, helping
make this foam Byp Yak an extreme 3D flying performer
like no other foam airplanes of this caliber. The Byp Yak
is capable of doing all the maneuvers that you have ever
dreamt of and more.
New Foam
E-flite™ is introducing a new flat foam material with this
aircraft. It is much more durable than other flat foams used in
the past. We believe this will bring a higher level of success
and enjoyment to your Byp Yak experience.
Specifications
Wingspan:
Length:
Wing Area:
Weight w/o Battery:
Weight w/Battery:
32 in (815mm)
31.25 in (795mm)
490 sq in (32 sq dm)
9.5–10 oz (270–285 g)
10.5–11.5 oz (300–325 g)
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
Large Replacement Parts:
EFL2326
Wing Set w/Struts
EFL2327
Fuselage
EFL2328
Tail Assembly
EFL2331
Wheel Pants/Landing Gear Covers
EFL2134
Landing Gear
Small Replacement Parts:
EFL2329
Carbon Fiber Supports
EFL2330
Aileron Rods
EFL2086
Hook & Loop Tape, 1" x 1.375" (2)
EFLA200
Micro Control Horns
EFLA202
Micro Tail Skid
EFLA203
Micro Control Connectors
EFLA213
E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals
EFLA214
Micro Pull-Pull Set
EFLA220
Foam Park Wheels, 1.25"
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Quique Somenzini’s Competition Radio
Equipment
Alternative Radio Equipment
Listed below is the exact radio equipment that Quique
Somenzini uses when flying the Byp Yak in competitions. In
the back of the manual, we also provide you with his exact
radio setup, listing his dual rates, exponential, and mixing
programs.
You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter (for proper
mixing and dual rate capabilities), crystals, micro receiver,
and three sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a
complete radio system that includes all of these items or, if
you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other
required equipment separately.
Transmitter
JR 9303
We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum™
DX6 2.4GHz DSM™ 6-channel system, which includes a
micro receiver and 4 sub-micro servos.
XP9303 9-Channel, 30-Model Memory
Transmitter
Purchase Separately
JSP30610
6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal,
Positive Shift JR/Air (72 MHz)
JRPXFR**
FM Receiver Crystal
JRPS281
DS281 Sub-Micro Digital (3)
Complete Radio System
SPM2460
DX6 DSM 6CH Park Flyer w/4-S75
Or Purchase Separately
JSP30610
6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal,
Positive Shift JR/AIR (72MHz)
JSP30615
6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal,
Negative Shift Fut/HRC (72MHz)
JRPXFR**
FM Receiver Crystal (JR only, not
AR6000)
Or
SPM6000
AR6000 DSM 6CH Park Flyer Receiver
And
EFLRS75
JRPA092
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7.5 Gram Sub-Micro Servo (3)
Servo Extension, 3" Standard (may be
needed for ESC)
Important Information About
Motor Selection
We recommend you use the E-flite™ brushless outrunner
motor Quique Somenzini uses on his Byp Yak. All of our
flight tests were done using the motor listed below with the
Li-Po battery listed below. Another alternative battery is to
use the Thunder Power 730mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po Battery
(THP7303SJPL) for extended flight time.
Quique Somenzini’s Competition
Outrunner Setup
EFLM1200
CSEPHX10L
APC10038SF
EFLC3005
Park 370 Brushless Outrunner Motor,
1080Kv
10-Amp Brushless ESC
10x3.8 Slow Flyer Prop
Celectra™ 1–3 Cell Li-Po Charger
Recommended Battery (by E-Flite)
THP4803SJPL 480mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, JST
This setup is very light for slow precise indoor flying.
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
EFLA257
Screwdriver, #0 Phillips (or included with
EFLA250)
EFLA251
Hex Wrench: 3/32" (or included with
EFLA250)
Hobby knife
Square
Ruler
Felt-tipped pen
String
Paper Towels/Tissue
T-Pins
Pliers
Low-Tack tape
Adhesives
EFLA208
EFLA209
Foam CA 1oz/Activator 2oz Pack
Foam Compatible Medium CA, 1oz
Optional Accessories
EFLA110
THP7303SJPL
Power Meter
730mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po Battery (for
longer flight times)
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Using the Manual
Before Starting Assembly
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly
easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section.
Before beginning the assembly of your Byp Yak, remove
each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage. If
you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of
purchase.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious
bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open
areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
approved flying sites, following all instructions included with
your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller
away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other
objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep
your hands away from the propeller.
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more
volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries
used in RC applications. All manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings must be followed
closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can
result in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer
batteries.
Limited Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free
from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase.
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Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will,
at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined
by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a
defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage
due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the
product. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than an authorized Horizon Hobby,
Inc. service center. This warranty is limited to the original
purchaser and is not transferable. In no case shall Horizon
Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased
product and will not cover consequential, incidental or
collateral damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to
inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim.
Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
As Horizon Hobby, Inc. has no control over use, setup,
final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury.
By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all
resulting liability.
If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept
the liability associated with the use of this product, you
are advised to return this product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must
be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product
in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation
and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly,
setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage
or injury.
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Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup
or use of the product has been started, you must contact
Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to
better answer your questions and service you in the event
that you may need any assistance.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to
[email protected], or call 877.504.0233
toll free to speak to a service technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please
call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack
the product securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not designed
to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby,
Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and
is accepted at our facility. Include your complete name,
address, phone number where you can be reached during
business days, RMA number, and a brief summary of the
problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are
clearly written on the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original
sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing
warranty conditions have been met, your product will be
repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
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Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the
expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will
be provided with an estimate advising you of your options.
You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty
repairs. Please advise us of your preferred method of
payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card,
please include your credit card number and expiration date.
Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be
considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should
be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other products requiring inspection or repair should be
shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
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Wing Installation
Required Parts
• Fuselage
• Wing strut (2)
• Lower wing
• Upper wing
• Strut reinforcement disk (14)
• .045” x 6" (1.15mm x 153mm) carbon rod (6)
• .045” x 13" (1.15mm x 330mm) carbon rod (2)
• .045” x 12 5/8" (1.15mm x 320mm) carbon rod (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Foam-safe CA
• Hobby knife
• Square
 1. Place the fuselage on a flat surface. Use a square
at the rudder to check that the fuse bottom and
fin are square to each other. Lightly sand the
bottom of the fuse where indicated if necessary.
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 2. Test fit the lower wing to the fuselage. Place the
wing onto the fuse bottom, aligning the servo
holes in the wing with the servo holes in the
fuselage. Carefully check to make sure the lower
wing is square to the fuselage by measuring from
the wing tip to the fin on both sides. Use foamsafe CA to glue the lower wing to the fuselage.
 3. Locate the wing struts. Use a sharp hobby
knife to remove the lower sections from the
main section.
Note: You can use foam-safe activator to speed
up the CA cure time.
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 4. Position the wing strut in the hole closest to the
aileron of the bottom wing. It may be necessary to
trim the reinforcement tape from the hole before
fitting the strut. Use a square and foam-safe CA
to glue both the wing struts into position.
 5. Place the top wing onto a flat surface. Position
the wing struts and fuselage onto the wing. Hold
the wing flat while gluing the fuselage and side
force generators to the wing.
Note: It is recommended to use a square to
check the wing strut alignment to the top wing.
Note: DO NOT glue the lower strut extension at
this time.
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Note: You may want to locate a thin piece
of Depron or other foam for the next section.
A thin board will work too. This is necessary
to keep the wing as flat as possible to keep
from inducing any twist in the wing, which will
greatly affect the performance of your Byp Yak.
 7. Once the CA has fully cured from Step 6, slide
a hobby knife into each of the reinforcements to
make a thin slot. Do not cut an official slot; just
slip the knife in and out.
 6. Glue the strut reinforcement disks to the bottom
of the top and bottom wings. The positions have
been marked at the factory. The slots in the disks
will run parallel to the spars.
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  8. Slide a .045" x 12 5/8" (1.15mm x 320mm)
carbon rod from the center of the bottom wing to
the top wing near the strut. Leave at least 1/16"
(1.5mm) of the rod exposed at both ends. Glue
the rod only at the fuselage. Apply foam-safe CA
to the rod both at the inside and outside in order
to capture the rod in position.
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  9. Place the top wing on a surface that will allow
the wing panel to lie perfectly flat. Apply glue to
the inside edge of the rod. Once the glue fully
cures, carefully lift the airframe and apply CA to
the top of the rod.
 10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the opposite side.
  11. Slide a .045" x 13" (1.15mm x 330mm)
carbon rod near the wing strut on the bottom
wing to the center of the top wing near the
fuselage. Leave at least 1/16" (1.5mm) of the
rod exposed at both ends. Glue the rod only at
the bottom wing. Apply foam-safe CA to the rod
both at the inside and outside in order to capture
the rod in position.
  12. Place the bottom wing on a surface that will
allow the wing panel to lie perfectly flat. Apply
glue to the inside edge of the rod. Once the glue
fully cures, carefully lift the airframe and apply
CA to the top of the rod.
 13. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 to complete the
cross bracing.
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  14. Attach the remaining two strut reinforcement
  15. Position two .045" x 6" (1.15mm x 153mm)
disks to the inside of the struts. Once the CA
cures, slide one of the .045" x 6" (1.15mm x
153mm) carbon rods from the center of the cross
brace through the reinforcement. Carefully wrap
the intersection using string. Soak the thread at
the intersection with thin CA to secure the joint.
carbon rods from the tips of the top and bottom
wing to the center of the strut. Leave at least
1/16" (1.5mm) of the rod exposed on both ends.
Apply CA to only the struts at the wing tips.
Note: Do not glue the carbon rod at the strut
at this time.
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  16. Use a straight edge to make sure the wing
strut is not bent in or out on the wing. Glue both
sides of the rod to the wing strut.
 17. Repeat Steps 14 through 16 to complete the
wing installation.
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Stabilizer and Rudder Installation
Required Parts
• Fuselage
• Right elevator
• Rudder
• Hinge tape
• Stabilizer w/left elevator
• Carbon elevator joiner (2)
• Control horn (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Foam-safe CA
• Ruler
• Paper towel/tissue
• String
• T-pins
• Foam-safe activator
 1. Use foam-safe CA to glue the plywood elevator
horn into position.
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Note: Ensure that the holes in the control horn
are in line with the hinge line.
 2. Slide the stabilizer into position, centering it in the
slot. Sight from the rear of the fuselage and check
that the stabilizer is parallel to the wings. If not,
lightly sand the opening in the fuselage.
 3. Hinge the elevator using the supplied tape. Apply
tape to the hinge line on the top, and then deflect
the elevator up to apply the tape on the bottom.
 4. Use foam-safe CA to glue the carbon elevator
joiner to the top and bottom of the elevators.
Note: Make sure you are gluing the
joiner directly onto the foam and not onto
the hinge tape.
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 5. Check the alignment of the stabilizer to the front
of the fuselage. The distances between a point
centered on the fuselage to either stabilizer tip
should be the same.
 6. Once satisfied with the stabilizer alignment,
use foam-safe CA to glue the stabilizer to the
fuselage. Clean up excess glue with a tissue or
paper towel.
Note: You can use foam-safe Activator to speed
up this CA cure time.
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 7. Use foam-safe CA to glue the plywood rudder
horn into position
 8. Test fit the rudder to the fuselage. Check that
when the hinge line of the rudder is against the
fuselage, the balance tab does not interfere with
the fin.
Note: Ensure that the holes in the control horn
are in line with the hinge line.
Note: Do not use CA on the hinges until you
are sure the fit of the rudder is correct.
 9. Once satisfied with the fit, apply 2–3 drops of
foam-safe CA to each side of each rudder hinge.
Work quickly to install the rudder before the CA
has time to cure.
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Motor and Speed Control Installation
Required Parts
• Airframe
• Receiver
• 3mm x 5mm screw (4) • 3mm washer (2)
• Prop adapter
• Hook and loop material
• 10-amp electronic speed control
• Propeller (10 x 3.8 recommended)
• Brushless outrunner motor (EFLM1200 recommended)
 1. To use an E-flite™ Outrunner, the shaft of the
motor must exit the fixed part of the motor
instead of through the rotating portion. You will
have to change this. Loosen the setscrew in the
rotating part of the motor. Slide the shaft though
the motor and tighten the setscrew.
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Foam-safe CA
• Phillips screwdriver (small)
• Hex wrench, 3/32"
Note: It is very important to check to be sure
the propeller is balanced before installing onto
the shaft.
Note: Please follow the instructions included
with your E-flite Outrunner motor for
repositioning of the propeller shaft.
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 2. Attach the ESC to the motor. It may be necessary
to solder connectors on the ESC.
 4. Mount the motor, using four 3mm x 8mm screws
and two 3mm washers. 3mm washers must be
installed between the firewall and the motor on
the pilot's right side to provide the correct amount
of right thrust.
 3. Check the direction of rotation of the motor
using the radio system and motor. It should rotate
counter-clockwise when viewed directly from the
front. If it rotates clockwise, follow the instructions
included with the ESC to correct the problem.
Note: Please be sure to use an ESC with the
proper 9V cutoff when using 3-cell Li-Po packs.
We also suggest this cutoff to be of the soft
variety to prevent hard motor cutoffs during low
level 3D flying.
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 5. Attach the propeller using the propeller adapter
included with the motor.
Radio Installation
Required Parts
• Airframe
• Cable crimp (8)
• Servo (3)
• Long servo arm (3)
• Control cable
• Hook and loop meterial
• Micro control horn w/backplate (2)
• Servo extension, 3" (76mm)
• Micro cable adjust connector (4)
• Aileron linkage, 5 3/4" (146mm) (2)
• Aileron interconnect linkage, 9 1/4" (235mm) (2)
• Micro control connector w/nylon backplate and
2mm x 3mm screw (8)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Foam-safe CA
• Pliers (for crimping)
• Hot glue
• Low-tack tape
• Phillips screwdriver (small)
 6. Secure the speed control location using doublesided tape or hook and loop. Exact speed control
location may vary, depending on the brand used
and the center of gravity.
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 1. Use hot glue to install the rudder, elevator and
aileron servos.
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 2. Plug the elevator, rudder, aileron and ESC into
the receiver and check their operation. Use hook
and loop to attach the receiver to the inside of
the fuselage. Use a short 3" (76mm) extension for
the speed control if needed.
 3. Route the antenna to the tail and then back up
the opposite side of the fuselage. Do not cut the
antenna as this will reduce the range of your
radio system.
 4. Install the six micro control connectors into each
of the three long servo arms. Secure them using
the control connector back plates.
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 5. With the radio system on, install the servo arms
on the servos.
Note: If you use the ESC to power your radio,
be absolutely sure to remove the propeller to
avoid injury.
Note: Turn on radio system and verify all
subtrims and flight trims are at zero or
centered.
 6. Locate the control cable and cut it into four equal
sections.
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  7. Use tape to hold the rudder in neutral. Slide
a cable crimp onto the control cable. The cable
then goes through the horn, and back through
the crimp. Use pliers to secure the crimp.
Note: We recommend connecting the cable
to the middle hole for the rudder control linkage
setup.
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  8. Slide the micro cable adjust connector into
the micro control connector and use a 2mm x
3mm screw to hold it in position. Repeat Step 7,
installing the cable through the cable connector.
  9. Remove the tape from the control surface.
Install the second cable following Steps 7 and
8. Tension the cables lightly using the cable
connectors to pull the surface into neutral.
 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the elevator
cables.
Note: We recommend connecting the cable
to the inner hole for the elevator control
linkage setup.
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 11. Attach the micro control horn to the ailerons
using the micro control horn back plates and
foam-safe CA.
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 12. Pass the “Z” bend of the 5 3/4" (146mm) aileron
linkages through the control horns. The opposite
end goes through the micro control connector.
With everything centered, secure the linkages
using the 2mm x 3mm screws.
  13. Attach a micro control connector to the horn
on the top aileron. Make sure the hole for the
screw faces towards the wing tip.
  14. Pass the “Z” bend of a 9 1/4" (235mm)
aileron interconnect linkage into the horn on the
bottom aileron. Slide the linkage through the
micro control connector, center the ailerons, and
tighten the 2mm x 3mm screw.
Hint: Lay a ruler from the leading edge to the
trailing edge to check that the upper aileron is
in neutral.
 15. Repeat Steps 13 and 14 for the
remaining aileron.
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Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
• Airframe
• Landing gear
• Tail skid
• Wheel pant (2)
• Wheel retainer (2)
• 1 1/4" (32mm) wheel (2)
• Landing gear fairing (2)
 2. Install the landing gear into position by pressing
up into the landing gear mount.
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Hot glue
• Foam-safe CA
 1. Glue the tail skid using foam-safe CA
Note: Use a small amount of foam-safe CA if
the landing gear is loose in the slot.
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 3. Install the landing gear fairings and wheel pants
using hot glue. We recommend gluing the wire to
the fairings only at the two ends.
 4. Install the wheels using the wheel retainers
and a drop of foam-safe CA on the end to
secure the retainer.
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 5. Now that the landing gear has been installed,
we can install the strut fences to the bottom of
the bottom wing. They are angled 25 degrees
towards the wing tip as shown.
Center of Gravity / Battery Installation
Required Parts
• Airframe
• Battery (480mAh, 3-cell, 11.1 V Li-Po, JST (THP4803SJ)
• Hook and loop
Note: A 730mAh 3-cell 11.1 V Li-Po
(THP7303SJPL) battery can be used as an
option to the 480mAh, 3-cell 11.1 V Li-Po
battery. This battery will provide longer
flight times.
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is
properly balancing the model.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
Note: A template has been provided to achieve
this angle. It is located on page 37. Please cut
this template out and use it for alignment.
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The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for
the Byp Yak is 3 1/4" (82mm) behind the leading edge
of the top wing.
The battery is located as shown in the photo. Secure the
battery using hook and loop material. It may be necessary to
move either the ESC or receiver to achieve the correct Center
of Gravity.
Weights can be used if necessary, but will add to the overall
flying weight of your model. This would be a last resort to
achieve the correct CG.
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Control Throws
You may set your control throws up for a less sensitive
setup for your first flights. Pilots not used to extremely
maneuverable 3D aircraft, and the use of large amounts
of expo may also chose to program dual rates with
significantly less throw.
Aileron:
Elevator:
Rudder:
2 1/2" (64mm) up
3" (76mm) up
3" (76mm) left
2 1/2" (64mm) down
3" (76mm) down
3" (76mm) right
The throws below are the same as those used by Quique
Somenzini (used with the expo values shown at the right).
Aileron:
Elevator:
Rudder:
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3" (76mm) up
4" (102mm) up
4" (102mm) left
3" (76mm) down
4" (102mm) down
4" (102mm) right
Quique Somenzini’s Competition
Radio Setup
These numbers represent the exact radio setup
programmed into Quique’s personal 9303 transmitter
to control his Byp Yak, using only 1 flight mode. Set the
travel settings on all flight control channels (Aileron,
Elevator, and Rudder) to approximately 140–150%.
Make sure you do not overdrive the servos causing
stalling of the servos and excess current draw.
Dual Rates and Exponential Rates
Rudder:
Dual Rate 100%
Aileron:
Dual Rate 100%
Elevator:
Dual Rate 100%
Expo 50%
Expo 78%
Expo 63%
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Programable Mix 1: Rudder to Elevator Mixing
Select Rudd - Elev
SW Select
Thro Stk INH
Expo ON
Point 0
+2
Point 1
+2
Point 2
INH
Point 3
0
Point 4
+1
Point 5
0
Point 6
-1
Programmable Mix 2: Aileron to Rudder Mixing
Pos 0:
L
+14%
R
+9%
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2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
GENERAL
1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events,
air shows or model flying demonstrations until it
has been proven to be airworthy by having been
previously, successfully flight tested.
2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying
the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid
flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where
necessary, an observer shall be utilized to supervise
flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of
full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules
for the flying site I use, and I will not willfully or
deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/
or dangerous manner.
4) The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55
pounds, except models flown under Experimental
Aircraft rules.
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5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with
my name and address or AMA number on or in the
model. (This does not apply to models while being
flown indoors.)
6) I will not operate models with metal-bladed
propellers or with gaseous boosts, in which gases
other than air enter their internal combustion
engine(s); nor will I operate models with extremely
hazardous fuels such as those containing
tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
RADIO CONTROL
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment
ground range check before the first flight of a new or
repaired model.
2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence
of spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless
assisted by an experienced helper.
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must
be established in front of which all flying takes place
with the other side for spectators. Only personnel
involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in
front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the
flight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission. (Only properly licensed
Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on
Amateur Band frequencies.)
5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more
are considered safe from site-to-site interference,
even when both sites use the same frequencies. Any
circumstances under three miles separation require a
frequency management arrangement, which may be
either an allocation of specific frequencies for each site
or testing to determine that freedom from interference
exists. Allocation plans or interference test reports shall
be signed by the parties involved and provided to
AMA Headquarters.
Documents of agreement and reports may exist
between (1) two or more AMA Chartered Clubs,
(2) AMA clubs and individual AMA members not
associated with AMA Clubs, or (3) two or more
individual AMA members.
6) For Combat, distance between combat engagement
line and spectator line will be 500 feet per cubic inch
of engine displacement. (Example: .40 engine = 200
feet.); electric motors will be based on equivalent
combustion engine size. Additional safety requirements
will be per the RC Combat section of the current
Competition Regulations.
7) At air shows or model flying demonstrations, a
single straight line must be established, one side of
which is for flying, with the other side for spectators.
8) With the exception of events flown under AMA
Competition rules, after launch, except for pilots or
helpers being used, no powered model may be flown
closer than 25 feet to any person.
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person
touch a powered model in flight.
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